Nanny or Family Assistant in Brussels and its green surroundings
Brussels is the capital of Europe. The EU institutions, NATO, embassies, international companies and law firms bring families from every part of the world to the city and to the green municipalities around it, such as Uccle, Kraainem, Wezembeek Oppem, Sint Genesius Rode, Tervuren and Overijse. Parents with a demanding role and an international schedule want someone at home they can trust completely.
The Family Assistant also works in Belgium, where we already match families in places such as Antwerp, Brasschaat, Edegem and Knokke. Families in and around Brussels can come to us for a Nanny or Family Assistant who works for one family from 30 hours a week.
Working for Europe, at home in Brussels
If you work for an EU institution or an international organisation, you know the long days of meetings, the sudden business trips and the evenings that run late. Many families live here for a posting of several years, with children at an international or European school and no relatives nearby to fall back on. A dedicated Nanny brings continuity. She takes the children to school and picks them up, keeps daily routines steady, helps with homework and prepares a healthy evening meal, even when one parent is away.
Growing up multilingual in a multilingual city
In many Brussels families, more than one language is spoken at the dinner table: French, Dutch, English and often a native language as well. We are happy to look for a candidate who suits the languages and the upbringing in your family. Our Nannies and Family Assistants usually speak good English, and we also work with Nannies who speak a second language alongside Dutch. Read more about TFA for expats.
Uccle, Tervuren and Overijse: spacious living by the Sonian Forest
Around the Sonian Forest, families live in spacious houses with gardens, some distance from schools, sports clubs and the office. There is a lot of driving, and the traffic around Brussels does not make planning any easier. A Family Assistant takes that organisation off your hands. She manages the family diary, schedules doctor and dentist appointments, arranges maintenance of the house and cars, coordinates other staff and organises dinners and receptions. That leaves you free to focus on your work and on time together.
Discretion for diplomatic and business families
For families in diplomacy, politics or international business, confidentiality goes without saying. Discretion is one of our three core values. We treat all information with the highest degree of confidentiality, and our Nannies and Family Assistants are trained to work professionally and with restraint.
Our approach in Brussels
- An introductory phone call and an intake meeting, in English or Dutch.
- Candidates we personally select and screen on at least two references, diplomas and first aid among other things. Every candidate completes the TFA Academy.
- The CVs of suitable candidates within six weeks of confirming the search.
- Interviews we schedule for you, a joint evaluation and a trial session.
- Help drawing up the employment contract if you wish. We discuss the practical arrangements with you.
- Evaluations after one week, three weeks, six months and ten months, with coaching where needed.
See our way of working step by step.
Looking for a Nanny or Family Assistant in Brussels, Uccle, Kraainem, Wezembeek Oppem, Sint Genesius Rode, Tervuren or Overijse? Get in touch with no obligation. We would be glad to discuss what your family needs.
Frequently asked questions
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Get in touchDo you also work in the area around Brussel?
Yes. We match in Brussel, Ukkel, Kraainem, Wezembeek Oppem, Sint Genesius Rode, Tervuren and Overijse among other places. Do you live just outside this area? Please get in touch, we can often help there too.
How quickly can you find a Nanny in Brussel?
Our aim is to present suitable candidates in Brussel within four to eight weeks of the search being confirmed, with a cv, a short description, a salary indication and the possible starting date for each candidate.
How many hours does a Nanny or Family Assistant work in Brussel?
Our Nannies and Family Assistants work from 30 hours a week for one family, spread over 3 to 5 days a week.
Is the Nanny in Brussel employed by you?
Yes. Every Nanny and Family Assistant receives a full employment contract with The Family Assistant, with all the security that brings.
How do you screen candidates from Brussel?
Every candidate has a personal interview and provides at least two references, a valid certificate of good conduct and relevant diplomas. For Nannies we also ask for a paediatric first aid certificate.
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